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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS
SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1939
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Kansan Comment
'Something
Is Rotten'
As Henry Werner, Men's Student Adviser,
said in his excellent talk Thursday night: "When
politics on this Campus leads to suspicion and
distrust, causes enemies and fights, then something is rotten in Denmark and with politics here at Kansas University."
What is wrong with the Hill political set-up the Kansan does not know. Perhaps it is that it is too true to life—Campus politics is too much like professional politics. Perhaps it is that party workers are at the polls and count the ballots. Perhaps it is that ballot-stuffing is practiced—as evidenced by the 13 extra votes in the School of Pharmacy box—although that would hardly seem a basic cause. Ballot-stuffing is more a natural outcome of unprincipled, aggressive competition between the two distrustful parties. But that there is something wrong no can fail to admit.
Whatever it is that is rotten in Campus politics must be found and corrected.
Germany Snaps Back
Germany, scorned by "the best nations" of the world for lo, these many months, followed through with its underdog role by quickly snapping up a chance to call the United States some of the things that we have been calling her for quite some time.
Senator Lundeen of Minnesota last week saked the United States Senate to direct the President to negotiate for the purchase of Greenland and certain Netherlands possessions near the Panama canal. The Senator, a firm believer in preparedness, thinks that our nation should establish additional strategic defense positions as soon as possible.
The German Zeitung accordingly charged the United States with intentions of encroaching on South American countries. One can't blame Germany, continually on the defensive in regard to its offensive policies, for taking advantage of this opportunity to get back at the United States verbally.
Senator Lundeen's proposal was no doubt given more importance than any developments from it will merit. The Netherlands took the matter seriously, too, for Amsterdam government circles published the statement the next day that the Dutch had no intention of parting with any of their territory.
Perhaps Germany is really alarmed that the United States might become more active politically in South America—active to the extent that it will hinder Germany's own economic ventures in the southerly continent. But it looks a lot more like a move to discredit the United States among South American countries, even as we have made moves to discredit Germany.
Pendergast Goes,
But Will the Machine?
The federal grand jury is making a thorough investigation of vice and political corruption in Kansas City, Mo. Tom Pendergast has been indicted for non-payment of federal income tax, in connection with the Missouri state insurance scandal. R. E. O'Malley, former state insurance commissioner, has been indicted under the same clarge. H. F. McEldroy, city manager, and Otto P. Higgins, director of police, have both resigned their positions. It seems as though clean government will at last win out over the political machine.
But will it? The citizens of Kansas City have long been crushed under the thumb of the Pendergast faction. For years they have been afraid to speak out of turn, afraid they might lose their jobs—or their health.
And the situation has not been alleviated in the slightest. The people are still held in check by the threat of the machine. For though its leaders have been apprehended by the Federal government, the main body of the group is still free to continue its control of city vice, if not as freely of city government.
And that machine will continue to hold sway, will remain in power, practicing corruption and evil, as long as honest citizens are afraid to rise against it.
Until the people of Kansas City as a whole lend their support to the renovation campaign which the United States government has only started, nothing more constructive will have been accomplished than the lopping off of a few heads. And like an octopus these members can and will be easily replaced.
Only when the entire citizenry becomes sufficiently aware of its position "between the devil and the deep blue sea" to pledge its unreserved support to Mr. Maurice Milligan, United States district attorney, and his associates, will the investigations in Kansas City result in a cleaner, safer and machine-free city.
Campus Opinion
EDITOR'S NOTE. The editors are not responsible for opinions or facts given in the letters published in this column. Letters more than 300 words are subject to change without notice, though the entire will be withheld if the writer desires.
Editor. Daily Kansan:
Last fall the independent students elected a new president and a new executive council for their organization on the Campus. Existing chaos had placed organization in a hazardous condition and they hoped to reorganize the L.S.A. and place it on a firm and solid basis.
The newly-elected president and council were immediately faced with innumerable problems, not the least of which were carrying on a membership drive, a job that required them to help by the old council, and preparing for their first dance.
The membership drive was first undertaken, amc. from six members the total grew to 600. This was not accomplished in one day but has required the continuum of business. Old debts to pay was the next problem of the council and it was not easy to "pull money out of the hat," but nevertheless, the debts were paid and the I.S.A. stood at last on a firm financial basis. On Dec. 9 a deadline had been set for that it was an exceptionally fine one.
For the price of one dollar the old council had promised and contracted or three such dances. The second, climaxing a fine national convention which required months of planning and hard work, was also successful and the record crowd down to the last man on stage; one dance alone was worth the $1 membership fee.
Throughout the entire year the council presented hour dances every two weeks at no cost to the students. A directory of all independent students was printed and a copy will be given to every member. To climax the theme of the party, they were asked that party last Friday evening. Because all the Hill bands were booked and were not available the music was furnished by a continuously running nickelodeon. In addition, the majority of the party was successful and far from boring.
Whether or not the ISA. members received face value for their dollar is not for any single group to decide. It is rather up to the individual members to make this decision. The point, however, is this:
The LSA. I is the independent students' own organization. Its success is due to the untriring efforts of its president and those who believe in it and work for it. To be successful, these students group if the LSA had been placed on the shoulders of those who bought tickets only for the dances it would have undoubtedly floundered and passed on. But fortunately this was not the case. The large majority of students see beyond a mere dance and "three night's fling".
Next year the ISA. will begin with an excellent record, no debts, money in its coffers, and most important of all with the independent students backing it to the limit.
DAVID OBERLIN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Vol. 36 Sunday, April 23, 1939 No. 136
Notices due at Chancellor's Office at 11 a.m. on date of publication and 11 a.m. 30 s. for Sunday issue.
--be the Jawahier's glamour girl in the forthcoming issue. Photographer Bert Brant don't say 'nin' as to be the identity of his latest glamour subject. However, he wouldn't go around beaming like he does unless it IS Belly Bell.
ALPHAHE OMEGA: There will be a regular meet
room at 430 in the Pine Room of the Memorial Uri
building. All Boy Scouts or former Scouts are invi
to attend this meeting—Kenneth Cedarland, Presi-
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION: The regular weekly meeting, open to all students, graduates, and faculty members who are interested in Christian studies. 430 room in 2-story building. Myers hall—Jack Daibley, Secretary.
ESTES COMMISSION: There will be a meeting at Henley house this afternoon at 5:30. Everyone interested in the Estes Park conference is invited. Call Browne for super reservations: Ruth Olive Brown Y.
FRIESIDE FORUM; "The United States Policy in Case of War" will be the topic discussed by Bill Kester, economics student, this evening at 7 o'clock. Everyone is welcome.- Mabel Yeaton.
HOME ECONOMICS CLUB. A meeting will be held Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. in Poonier-Thayer museum, with Miss Megular in charge. There will be election of officers—Mary Cavaness, President.
LUTHERAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION: A meet-
me will be held tonight at 8:00 a.m. at the Triple Bottom Lutharian
school in Wakefield, Mass.
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB: There will be a meeting in the morning with him. He is Richard H. Humphries will speak on "The Thinking Process." All memorial Aspects of the Thinking Process." All memorial Aspects and others interested are invited-Edward R. Carr. Press.)
MATHEMATICS CLUB: There will be a meeting Thursday, April 27, in room 203 Frank strong hall. Mr Albert Hunsicker will speak on "Flatland by a Squarer." There will be election o officers and plans made for the class. This is an important meeting, so all members will plan their Visitors are also welcome. -Dorothy Bubbly, President.
ZOLOGY CLUB: Mr. Donald Durrell will speak at the meeting on 30 Tuesday, on the subject "Nutrient Solutions and Their Physiological Relation to Metabolism." -Martha Pimmeo.
WESTMINSTER STUDENT FORUM: There will be no forum tonight because of the Westminster. A Capella for the evening will be held at 7 p.m.
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One of the greatest trials of a columnist is that he must decide every week whether or not Colonel Lindbergh is patriotic.
Gertrude Stein has written a children's book called "The World is Round." Children who have read it call it a story that goes round and round. The book will be published in June in a limited edition. Limited to those who understand Gertrude Stein?
What's the use of screaming about the vote fraud trials in Kansas City when 13 ballots are stuffed in the School of Pharmacy election ballot box and no attempt is made to find the guilty parity?
We hate to be small about such matters, but is there any real need for Tyrone Power to marry a French actress? A hasty survey of the headlines convinces us that there are plenty of unmarried-for-the-moment actresses in Hollywood. 100 per cent American ones too.
--be the Jawahier's glamour girl in the forthcoming issue. Photographer Bert Brant don't say 'nin' as to be the identity of his latest glamour subject. However, he wouldn't go around beaming like he does unless it IS Belly Bell.
Three journalism students from Pittsburgh Teachers college who attended the Kansas Relays walked into Brick's Friday night about eleven and motioned for a waiter. Said the first: "Bring me a Tuti Fruiti ice cream cone." Said the second: "Bring me a 400." Said the third: "Just bring me a glass of water. I'm driving."
On the Shin -be the Jawahier's glamour girl in the forthcoming issue. Photographer Bert Brant don't say 'nin' as to be the identity of his latest glamour subject. However, he wouldn't go around beaming like he does unless it IS Belly Bell.
We didn't get to attend the Kansas Relays. We had to conserve all our strength' for the rigors of music week.
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Brooklyn Museum Buys Prof. Mattern's Paintings
The women's recreation room in the Union building was locked up yesterday because some heel had stolen a few of the pool balls. Who ever did it automatically put himself in the same category with rats who invite accidents by stealing stop signs, curve markers, and red lanterns for the purpose of "decorating" a room.
Prof. Karl Matter of the art department has had one of his watercolors selected for purchase for the permanent collection of the Brooklyn museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Personal to Don Wood: Occasionally this year you have been a target for the left barrel of my typewriter, the right barrel being reserved for Phi Phi's and Beta's. Except for two complete dangling parties who added words you took it with pretty good grace and didn't say much. It is therefore with a feeling of justifiable lowness that I congratulate you for having signed Kay Kyser to play for the Senior Cakewalk. And as far as I'm concerned, you've started and finished the job of securing a so-called name band.
REWARD for information or return of long black velvet formal wrap exchanged at Pan-Hel party. Call 1695. -136
WANT ADS
A letter received from John I. H. Baur, curator of the museum, congratulates Mattern on the two pictures he had on exhibition at the recent International Biemial Exhibition of watercolors at the Brooklyn museum, and tells of the decision of the governing committee to purchase the one called "On the Highway."
GLIDDEN TOURIST HOME: For parents and friends while visiting students here. Tenth and New Hampshire, phone 1039. -136
The current attraction at the Granada theater is "The Story of Veronica and Irene Castle" staring Fred and Ginger. It's free, J. Connell, this is your free pass.
The current attraction at the Granada theater is "The Story of Vernon and Frane Castle" staring Fred Nunez and Joan Garner. K Lattner, this is your free pass.
Several days before you left on the Glee Club concert tour the rumor had reached my shell pink ears and was substantially confirmed by a member of the senior committee. But I was surprised to learn that I already I declined to use the information. It's too bad that you weren't in town to announce the coming of the biggest dance band ever to play at the University. A lot of people probably got the wrong impression. To Moe Ettenson, however does go credit for helping to obtain Hoch auditorium for the occasion.
LOST: Black and white lifetime
BLAIR: Foeder fainten park in K.U.
library. Rod Wolseland, phone 2333M,
-235
The current attraction at the Dickinson theater is "Wuthering Heights" starring Merle Oberon and Ellen Holmes, and Maloney, this is your free pass.
LOST: Men's yellow gold Buoco strap wrist watch. Finder please call chemistry Store-room KU44. Reward -155
Unoutdoctrated the whackiest of Hilliard musicians is Doug Tarbet. Frequently while sleeping he sits bolt upright in bed, takes about eight bats of a homeup hot lick, and relaxes again to slumber.
The current attraction at the Dickinson theater is "Wuthering Heights" starting Merle Oberon and Kate Winslet's role as Coulson, this is your free pass.
Really Sincerely,
J. R.
Barr Will Lead Religious Discussion "Christians in an Unchristian Society" was the topic of Rev. Harold G. Barr, instructor in the School of Religion, when he led the discussion of Religion commissioned of the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. Friday afternoon at Henley house.
LOST: Black and white lifetime
BLAST: Sheaf afoound pen. Left in
Sheaf's rest room at library, Re-
wain's Courtigh. Countrials -135
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